Tensilon
curare overdosage, gallamine triethiodide, curare + 8 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
19 Active Studies for Tensilon
Treatment for
curare overdosage
What is Tensilon
Edrophonium
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Edrophonium chloride is a drug used to treat irregular heart rhythms and diagnose myasthenia gravis, a rare muscle disorder. It can also be used as an antidote for drugs that block nerve signals, such as curare. Edrophonium chloride works quickly and its effects don't last long.
Enlon Plus
is the brand name
Tensilon Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Enlon Plus
Edrophonium
1991
6
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Edrophonium, otherwise known as Enlon Plus, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses such as Myasthenia Gravis and Respiratory Insufficiency .
Myasthenia Gravis
Respiratory Insufficiency
Used to treat Respiratory Depression in combination with Atropine
curare overdose
Used to treat curare overdose in combination with Atropine
tubocurarine
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Used to treat nondepolarizing blocking agents in combination with Atropine
Neuromuscular Blockade
acetone
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents
gallamine triethiodide
curare overdosage
curare
Effectiveness
How Tensilon Affects Patients
Edrophonium is a fast-acting medicine that helps to temporarily improve muscle movement. It works by blocking the breakdown of a chemical found in the body called acetylcholine, allowing for more acetylcholine to be available at the sites where it is needed. This is especially useful in people with myasthenia gravis, a condition where the body's immune system attacks some of the body's nerve receptors. By increasing the amount of acetylcholine, edrophonium chloride can help the remaining receptors to work more effectively. The effects can be seen within 30 to 60 seconds and last for about 10 minutes.
How Tensilon works in the body
Edrophonium helps your body make the most of its natural acetylcholine. It does this by blocking the enzyme that normally breaks down acetylcholine. When acetylcholine is able to stay active for longer, it can stimulate two types of receptors that affect many parts of the body.
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Tensilon is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents and Neuromuscular Blockade. The magnitude of dosage varies, based on the form of delivery (e.g. Injection, solution or Intramuscular; Intravenous) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
gallamine triethiodide
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
curare
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
tubocurarine
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
curare overdose
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
Neuromuscular Blockade
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
Myasthenia Gravis
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
Respiratory Insufficiency
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
acetone
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
curare overdosage
10.0 mg/mL,
, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection - Intravenous
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tensilon.
Common Tensilon Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abacavir
Minor
Edrophonium may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
Acetylcholine
Minor
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Edrophonium is combined with Acetylcholine.
Acrivastine
Minor
Edrophonium may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.
Agmatine
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Agmatine can be decreased when used in combination with Edrophonium.
Albutrepenonacog alfa
Minor
Edrophonium may decrease the excretion rate of Albutrepenonacog alfa which could result in a higher serum level.
Tensilon Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much of this type of drug can lead to cholinergic crisis, in which a person may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, increased mucus production, and slow heart rate.
Tensilon Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tensilon?
36 active investigations are being conducted to analyze the potential of Tensilon to address curare, Respiratory Depression and gallamine triethiodide.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
curare overdosage
0 Actively Recruiting
curare
0 Actively Recruiting
Neuromuscular Blockade
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
gallamine triethiodide
0 Actively Recruiting
Myasthenia Gravis
15 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
tubocurarine
0 Actively Recruiting
non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents
0 Actively Recruiting
Respiratory Insufficiency
0 Actively Recruiting
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
0 Actively Recruiting
curare overdose
0 Actively Recruiting
acetone
0 Actively Recruiting
Tensilon Reviews: What are patients saying about Tensilon?
1
Patient Review
4/3/2009
Tensilon for Diagnostic Test for Myasthenia Gravis
Patient Q&A Section about tensilon
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the purpose of Tensilon?
"The Tensilon test is a way for doctors to diagnose myasthenia gravis. Tensilon is a drug that prevents the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical is important because it helps to stimulate your muscles."
Answered by AI
Is Edrophonium the same as Tensilon?
"The Tensilon test is a quick way to diagnose myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies against acetylcholine receptor proteins.
An Edrophonium test is when a doctor gives a patient a drug that slows the breakdown of acetylcholine. This test is used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to produce antibodies against acetylcholine receptor proteins."
Answered by AI
Is Tensilon still used?
"The Tensilon test has been used to help diagnose MG since the 1930s, but because of the high number of false positives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discontinued the use of the drug in 2018. It is no longer used in the U.S. and many other countries."
Answered by AI
How does the Tensilon test work?
"The Tensilon test is a diagnostic test used to evaluate myasthenia gravis, which is a neuromuscular condition characterized by muscle weakness. The test involves an injection of Tensilon (edrophonium) after which your muscle strength is evaluated to determine whether your weakness is caused by myasthenia gravis or not."
Answered by AI